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Stanton 3-run homer, Johnson drive off Valverde helps Marlins beat Mets 10-7

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Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton makes a catch for an out on a fly ball hit by New York Mets' Eric Campbell in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game, Monday, March 17, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (The Associated Press)

Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton, right, is high-fived by teammates Juan Diaz, left, and Austin Nola after the trio scored off Stanton's home run in the sixth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, March 17, 2014, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/David Goldman) (The Associated Press)

Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer off Gonzalez Germen in the sixth inning, and the Miami Marlins beat the New York Mets 10-7 Monday to improve to 5-0 against their NL East rival in spring training.

Pinch-hitter Reed Johnson led off the fourth with a home run against Jose Valverde.

Marlins starter Henderson Alvarez struck out five in four innings, allowing one run, three hits and two walks.

Mets starter John Lannan pitched 1 2-3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.